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Surviving A Near Fatal Car Crash – A Story of Courage & Resilience with Ethan Poetic

  1. Surviving A Near Fatal Car Crash - A Story of Courage & Resilience with Ethan Poetic Guidance Point Advisors, LLC. 42:50

Ep 102: Today’s episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast is one that speaks to resilience in the face of overwhelming odds, and how we can find deeper meaning in life, especially after going through life-altering events. It’s a story that reminds us of the fragility of life, but also of the immense strength that can emerge from tragedy.

Our guest today has an extraordinary story. In 2011, he was involved in a near-fatal car crash with a tractor-trailer, leaving him with just a 1% chance of survival. After a grueling recovery process, he emerged not only as a survivor but as someone dedicated to helping others overcome their own adversities. He has gone on to become a keynote speaker, Mental Health advocate, self-published author, and life coach, using his story to empower people to face life’s challenges with courage and resilience.

Today, we’ll hear from him about the emotional Trauma of that event, how it impacted his Relationships with his family and friends, and what lessons he’s learned that could help all of us find meaning and purpose in the face of adversity. Whether you’ve faced health challenges, experienced a traumatic event, or simply want to better understand how to cope when life feels overwhelming, this episode is packed with insights that will inspire you to move forward with hope and determination. Please join us and welcome Ethan Poetic to the Retirement Success in Maine Podcast!

 

Chapters:

Welcome, Ethan Poetic! [2:45]

Overcoming the emotional trauma of the accident. [10:53]

What was the physical rehabilitation experience following the accident? [22:54]

What lessons can be taken from Ethan’s journey and how has life changed? [31:15]

How is Ethan going to find his Retirement Success? [36:09]

Episode conclusion. [39:59]

 

Benjamin Smith Host, Retirement Success in Maine Podcast & Financial Advisor

Ben's focus with our clients is to direct the investments of their investable portfolios. In teaming with Curtis Worcester and Austin Minor, Ben combines his investment expertise from attaining the CFA Charter with Curtis & Austin's financial planning expertise to provide clients with the tools, confidence, and education to make informed decisions about their retirement. As Ben, Curtis, and Austin have a number of clients that are Northern Light Health employees, they've developed a specialty in serving clients in the healthcare field. You can read their "Employee Guide to the Northern Light Health Retirement Plans" here.

He has spent his entire career devoted to serving individual clients and institutions by developing and implementing investment strategies, setting portfolio structure, and providing the highest level of client service. He's passionate about helping clients maximize their savings and retirement income using the many financial planning and portfolio management tools available to Guidance Point consultants. Prior to working for Guidance Point Advisors, Ben worked for Acadia Trust, N.A., a subsidiary of Camden National Corporation, as Vice President, Portfolio Manager based in Bangor, Maine. Ben assumed responsibility for and oversight of over $300 million in client portfolios, including individuals, families, retirement plans, endowments, foundations, businesses, and trusts; and he served on the Company’s Investment Committee.

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